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- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 TAOS vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The engine control unit (ECU) software may cause a stall when coming to a stop.
- Risk
- An engine that stalls may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24iL.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The engine control unit software in certain all-wheel-drive models may cause the engine to stall when the vehicle comes to a stop.
An engine that stalls unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash, particularly in traffic or at intersections where you need to keep control of the vehicle. If you own an affected vehicle, the fix is free: an authorized dealer will update the engine control unit software at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2022, and you can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 with questions. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Taos | 2022 |
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